Antique Bausch & Lomb Home Balopticon No.45686 Magic Lantern Projector

Antique Bausch & Lomb Home Balopticon Magic Lantern Projector

Authentic antique Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Home Balopticon lantern slide projector.

Made in Rochester, New York, USA.

Serial Number: 45686

Patent Dates:

* February 21, 1911
* February 8, 1916

Includes:

* Home Balopticon projector
* Slide carrier
* Three boxes of hand-painted glass lantern slides
* Original metal carrying/storage case

Condition:

* Lamp illuminates when plugged in
* Untested beyond power-on
* Cosmetic wear from age and use
* Rust and paint loss present on storage case
* Case strap is torn
* Glass slides have not been individually inspected
* Sold as found

Excellent collectible for museums, photography collectors, educational history collectors, and early cinema enthusiasts.